the rounded portion of the brain, directly behind the cerebrum in birds and mammals, that serves mainly to coordinate movement, posture, and balance. [1555â65; < Latin: brain, diminutive of cerebrum (for formation see castle)] cer`eâ¢belâ²lar, adj.
A pulled muscle is a painful injury that is caused when muscle fibers become torn. These injuries are usually caused by engaging in physical activity without properly warming up first. They can also occur when a person who is not in shape does something that is strenuous to the muscles.
Symptoms of pulled muscles can be mild or debilitating, but the important thing to know is that pulled muscles are-really-tendon strains or tendon tears.